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Hyperprothrombinemia is a state of high of prothrombin levels in the blood[1] which leads to hypercoagulability. An example of a genetic cause includes the mutation prothrombin G20210A.[2] Hyperprothrombinemia is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Hyperprothrombinemia Merriam Webster Dictionary. Accessed January 19, 2012.
- 1 2 Tripodi A (2002). "Laboratory diagnosis of thrombophilic states: where do we stand?". Pathophysiol Haemost Thromb. 32 (5–6): 245–8. doi:10.1159/000073574. PMID 13679650.
Further reading
- Colucci, Mario; Binetti, Bianca M.; Tripodi, Armando; Chantarangkul, Veena; Semeraro, Nicola (March 15, 2004). "Hyperprothrombinemia associated with prothrombin G20210A mutation inhibits plasma fibrinolysis through a TAFI-mediated mechanism". Blood. American Society of Hematology. 103 (6): 2157–2161. doi:10.1182/blood-2003-06-2169. ISSN 0006-4971. PMID 14630828.
- CASTOLDI, E.; SIMIONI, P.; TORMENE, D.; THOMASSEN, M.C.L.G.D.; SPIEZIA, L.; GAVASSO, S.; ROSING, J. (2007). "Differential effects of high prothrombin levels on thrombin generation depending on the cause of the hyperprothrombinemia". Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Elsevier BV. 5 (5): 971–979. doi:10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.02448.x. ISSN 1538-7836. PMID 17461930.
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